I want to thank the many friends and co-workers who came to the library’s open house on my last day of work. I really appreciate all of the cards, and all of the notes that were written in the scrapbook. I was overwhelmed. More...

The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. 100 years ago From the Newport Journal, July 3, 1914 More...

David Mark Munafo, a lifelong farmer, skilled craftsman and devoted father, died June 19, 2014. He was 47 years old. Born in Newport on Aug. 12, 1966, Dave moved from the Fifth Ward to a farm in Tiverton when he was 4 years old. More...

A memorial service will be held for Paul Coble on Friday, July 11, at 1 p.m. at the Friends Meetinghouse on the corner of North Road and Weeden Lane. Paul died on Feb 12, 2014, at the age of 89. More...

The Zoning Board of Review at its June 24 meeting granted the request of Ralph and Laura Percopo for a variance allowing them to merge land on their two adjoining lots on North Road to make the dimensions conform better to code. More...

The farmers market at the Fort Getty pavilion logged its second week of the season on Monday. According to Windmist Farm’s Martha Neale, the response so far has been terrific. “There’s great energy,” she said. More...

Registration is open for the Jamestown Half Marathon that will take place on Saturday, July 12. Runners have until Tuesday, July 8, at 6 p.m. to sign up. The scenic course is 13.1 miles and certified by USA Track & Field. More...

The teen center will take its first field trip of the summer on Tuesday, July 8, to Lake Compounce in Bristol, Conn. The amusement park includes roller coasters and water rides. Permission slips are available at the rec center. More...

Thursday, July 37 p.m., the School Committee will meet at Melrose SchoolMonday, July 76:30 p.m., the Town Council will meet at Town HallTuesday, July 85 p.m., the library board of trustees will meet at the library More...